S.814 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building. (119th Congress)
Summary
This bill, S. 814, proposes to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Fetterman and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The designation is intended to honor Charles L. Blockson.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill, if enacted, would be the renaming of the specified post office building. All references to the facility in laws, maps, regulations, documents, and other records of the United States would be changed to reflect the new designation. This is largely a symbolic gesture.
Potential Benefits
- Honors Charles L. Blockson and his contributions.
- May increase local awareness of Blockson's legacy.
- Provides a sense of community pride.
- Symbolic recognition can inspire others.
- No direct monetary cost.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal practical impact on postal service operations.
- Potential cost associated with updating signage and records, though likely minimal.
- May be perceived as a low-priority issue compared to other pressing concerns.
- Could be seen as political grandstanding if not genuinely motivated by honoring Blockson's legacy.
- Does not address any substantive issues.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the US Constitution, as it falls under the legislative powers granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8, which allows Congress to establish post offices and post roads. The act of naming a post office does not infringe upon any specific rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments. There is no apparent conflict with constitutional principles.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).